looks awesome... i doubt i can use my firefox extensions though... some of which do the same things, but platypus and greasemonkey will be dead :/.

saden1

09-02-2008 06:57 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

It's cool but kinda memory hog. They built [URL="http://gears.google.com/"]Google Gears [/URL]into the browser which should make things interesting.

BDBohnzie

09-03-2008 10:59 AM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

I'm skipping this one for now...[url=http://www.p2pnet.net/story/16889]they already have a major security flaw, one that Apple patched with Safari 2 months ago[/url] (Chrome is built on Apple's WebKit engine). I may eventually try it out, but for now, I've got Firefox right where I want it, and I'm starting to rediscover Opera (used it a lot in college).

GhettoDogAllStars

09-03-2008 01:31 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

I'm satisfied with Firefox, but I'll give it a try. Google always impresses me, so I like to check out everything they do.

Bohnzie, good to know about the security flaw...

BDBohnzie

09-03-2008 04:02 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

Just be sure to read the [url=http://yro.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/09/03/0247205]fine print...[/url]

Google has [URL="http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/google-chrome-license-agreement/"]retroactively rescinded that term[/URL]. This guy also has a post about [URL="http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/google-chrome-communication/"]what Chrome sends back to the mothership[/URL].

The browser is pretty nice - seems faster than Firefox, and just feels less intrusive. The search memory feature is pretty awesome (it "remembers" how to invoke a website's own search page from the omnibar), although I'm sure it's just a matter of time until there is a FF plugin for it.

MTK

01-22-2010 10:09 AM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

I just downloaded Chrome last night to check out, anyone use it on a regular basis? Pros/cons? It seems pretty fast.

BDBohnzie

01-22-2010 10:56 AM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

I have Chrome, but purely for testing purposes. I'm a Firefox junkie and can't let go, especially with all the extensions. But now that Chrome supports [URL="https://chrome.google.com/extensions"]extensions[/URL], I may have to revisit.

I downloaded Google Chrome a while back, it has some features I like but won't use it as my default. I still use IE and MSN-butterfly. Google Chrome just recently added the feature that allows downloads to Real Player, and because of it's speed I do use it at times.

Longtimefan

01-22-2010 12:19 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

What's with the Adobe Acrobat plug-in associated with the warpath website? The first time I tried Google Chrome, came to our website there was an Adobe plug -in requierement drop-down at the top of the browser, can anyone explain?

MTK

01-22-2010 12:20 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

No idea. Never seen that.

Longtimefan

01-22-2010 12:32 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

[quote=Mattyk;657497]No idea. Never seen that.[/quote]

I was just wondering Matty because I use IE-8 and MSN the majority of the time and had never gotten that particular message before. For whatever reason I couldn't download the plug-in though not doing so had no affect on the sites operational function. After checking further I discovered Adobe Acrobat is not a free- plug-in.

MTK

01-22-2010 12:38 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

Never heard of that issue, I just downloaded chrome last night and pulled up the site just fine. I use several browsers with the site and haven't had an issue.

Longtimefan

01-22-2010 12:43 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

[quote=Mattyk;657506]Never heard of that issue, I just downloaded chrome last night and pulled up the site just fine. I use several browsers with the site and haven't had an issue.[/quote]

Thanks Matty.....I'm going to contact Google asking them to simplify. It could be something associated with my particular set-up.

BDBohnzie

01-22-2010 03:01 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

I pulled up The Warpath in Chrome and did not get the Acrobat plugin error. The free version would be Adobe Reader (I highly recommend [URL="http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/"]Foxit Reader[/URL] instead), but that shouldn't have prompted you for that particular plugin for any phpBB/vBulletin sites.

dmek25

01-22-2010 03:07 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

hey thatguy, welcome back. long time no talk:)

tryfuhl

01-23-2010 06:21 AM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

[quote=Mattyk;657454]I just downloaded Chrome last night to check out, anyone use it on a regular basis? Pros/cons? It seems pretty fast.[/quote]
pro: fast/simple
con: a lot of things were developed for other browsers and never tested in chrome

tryfuhl

01-23-2010 06:22 AM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

[quote=Longtimefan;657495]What's with the Adobe Acrobat plug-in associated with the warpath website? The first time I tried Google Chrome, came to our website there was an Adobe plug -in requierement drop-down at the top of the browser, can anyone explain?[/quote]
I've had that happen before too.. can't remember the browser but likely IE or FF

also not on my computer so I didn't really look into it

MTK

03-26-2010 02:24 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

I've been trying to use Chrome more lately and I love how fast it is, but every 10-15 minutes or so it hangs and I have to restart it. Anyone else have this issue? Guess I'll just stick with Firefox.

[quote=Mattyk;678796]I've been trying to use Chrome more lately and I love how fast it is, but every 10-15 minutes or so it hangs and I have to restart it. Anyone else have this issue? Guess I'll just stick with Firefox.[/quote]
I actually started using Chrome as my full time browser the other day and have had no issues with having to restart. As far as extensions go, Chrome has almost all the extensions I use in Firefox, so I figured I'd make the jump for a while. So far, I'm pretty happy.

tryfuhl

03-26-2010 05:44 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

I use chrome primarily but some of the quirks bother me.. not holding page location when hitting back a lot (though seems intermittent).. text field controls (such as WYSIWYG editors on vbulletin) not working, etc

mlmpetert

03-26-2010 07:47 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

Ive been using Chrome for almost a year now for home use. At work there is a website i have to go to that it doesnt (or didnt) work.

I havent had any problems with it. The only issue ive ever had is in windows you can right click and set a picture of hot chick, Redskins logo, or something else you like and set it as the wallpaper on your computer. Cant do that in chrome.

I love pretty much anything google. Dont be evil. Words to live by.

tryfuhl

03-26-2010 08:07 PM

Re: Google Launches New Browser

[quote=tryfuhl;678890]I use chrome primarily but some of the quirks bother me.. not holding page location when hitting back a lot (though seems intermittent).. text field controls (such as WYSIWYG editors on vbulletin) not working, etc[/quote]